One-Pot Ground Beef Zucchini and Sweet Potato Dinner
A nourishing and flavorful dish that combines ground beef, zucchini, and sweet potatoes in a single pot, perfect for busy weeknights.
Equipment
- Large Pot or Dutch Oven
Ingredients
Protein
- 1 pound Ground Beef Use lean ground beef for a healthier option.
Vegetables
- 2 medium Zucchini Sliced into half-moons.
- 2 medium Sweet Potatoes Peeled and diced.
- 1 medium Onion Chopped.
- 3 cloves Garlic Minced.
Fats
- 2 tablespoons Olive Oil For sautéing.
Liquids
- 1 cup Vegetable Broth Low-sodium preferred.
Seasonings
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Black Pepper
- 1 teaspoon Paprika
- 1 teaspoon Dried Oregano
Garnish
- 1 handful Fresh Parsley Chopped, for garnish.
Instructions
- Gather all your ingredients to streamline the cooking process.
- In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chopped onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes until translucent.
- Add minced garlic and cook for an additional minute, stirring frequently.
- Increase heat to medium-high and add ground beef. Cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes, breaking it up with a spoon.
- Season the beef with salt, black pepper, paprika, and dried oregano. Stir well.
- Add diced sweet potatoes and stir to combine. Cook for about 5 minutes.
- Add sliced zucchini and cook for an additional 3-4 minutes.
- Pour in vegetable broth, scraping the bottom of the pot to deglaze. Bring to a gentle boil.
- Reduce heat to low, cover, and let simmer for 20-25 minutes until sweet potatoes are fork-tender.
- Remove from heat, taste, and adjust seasonings as needed.
- Garnish with freshly chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
This dish is versatile; feel free to add other vegetables or grains as desired.